Has CL been dropped from "Private Practice?"

[arabian]

I sure hope this is a good sign. If you're a regular reader of my oh-so scintillating LJ you know that I've thought this a distinct possibility. As I wrote:

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I've mentioned in passing that I think it not completely outside the realm of possibility that when Private Practice premieres this fall it will be sans Chris Lowell. The "pilot" got horrible reviews from the vast, vast majority of fans and critics alike and the one almost universal issue that was negatively critiqued was in regards to Lowell and his character (specifically how horribly miscast he was and how horribly unrealistic and stupid his character was). Well, according to this article, ABC wants some retooling done and of the cast only four actors were mentioned specifically as starring (Kate Walsh, Tim Daly, Merrin Dungey and Taye Diggs). True, the quotes mentioned work needed done on exploring the characters, but they're not going to say we're axing so and so right after the upfront. (And yes, I know, Lowell was at the ABC upfront, but I think they had pretty much the whole cast there and I think until after the upfront, they wouldn't want any word that there is a problem with the show as of now. The article came out after the upfront.) Anyhoo, until it's all said and done, I'm hoping Lowell will not be part of the cast when it premieres; that he and his character will be dropped. I really enjoy Walsh (and Daly), but my dislike of Lowell as a performer (and yes, the VM-connection) just will make the show unwatchable for me.

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Since I haven't heard anything, I decided to check IMDB. He is listed so:

"Private Practice" (2008) TV Series (filming) .... William 'Dell' Cooper (unknown episodes, 2008)

Kate Walsh as such:

"Private Practice" (8 episodes)

1. Episode #1.5 (????) - Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery
2. Episode #1.4 (????) - Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery
3. Episode #1.8 (????) - Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery
4. Episode #1.2 (????) - Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery
5. Pilot (????) - Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery
6. Episode #1.7 (????) - Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery
7. Episode #1.3 (????) - Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery
8. Episode #1.6 (????) - Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery

Tim Daly as such:

"Private Practice" (8 episodes)

1. Episode #1.5 (????) - Dr. Pete Finch
2. Episode #1.4 (????) - Dr. Pete Finch
3. Episode #1.8 (????) - Dr. Pete Finch
4. Episode #1.2 (????) - Dr. Pete Finch
5. Pilot (????) - Dr. Pete Finch
6. Episode #1.7 (????) - Dr. Pete Finch
7. Episode #1.3 (????) - Dr. Pete Finch
8. Episode #1.6 (????) - Dr. Pete Finch

Taye Diggs as such:

"Private Practice" (8 episodes)

1. Episode #1.5 (????) - Dr. Sam Bennett
2. Episode #1.4 (????) - Dr. Sam Bennett
3. Episode #1.8 (????) - Dr. Sam Bennett
4. Episode #1.2 (????) - Dr. Sam Bennett
5. Pilot (????) - Dr. Sam Bennett
6. Episode #1.7 (????) - Dr. Sam Bennett
7. Episode #1.3 (????) - Dr. Sam Bennett
8. Episode #1.6 (????) - Dr. Sam Bennett


Merrin Dungey as such:

"Private Practice" (8 episodes)

1. Episode #1.4 (????) - Dr. Naomi Bennett
2. Episode #1.2 (????) - Dr. Naomi Bennett
3. Episode #1.7 (????) - Dr. Naomi Bennett
4. Episode #1.5 (????) - Dr. Naomi Bennett
5. Episode #1.8 (????) - Dr. Naomi Bennett
6. Pilot (????) - Dr. Naomi Bennett
7. Episode #1.3 (????) - Dr. Naomi Bennett
8. Episode #1.6 (????) - Dr. Naomi Bennett

Amy Brenneman as such:

"Private Practice" (8 episodes)

1. Pilot (????) - Dr. Violet Turner
2. Episode #1.5 (????) - Dr. Violet Turner
3. Episode #1.7 (????) - Dr. Violet Turner
4. Episode #1.3 (????) - Dr. Violet Turner
5. Episode #1.4 (????) - Dr. Violet Turner
6. Episode #1.8 (????) - Dr. Violet Turner
7. Episode #1.2 (????) - Dr. Violet Turner
8. Episode #1.6 (????) - Dr. Violet Turner

Admittedly, Paul Adelstein is listed the same way as CL and THIS is IMDB, but still ... I can dream that this perhaps means they are dropping and/or easing his character out. Right? I'm not insane to think that it's possible based on this, right? RIGHT?!?!?! Please, please, please someone say I'm not insane.

Comments

[eolivet.livejournal.com]

You are saving my life today, with my fall preview! Actually, I didn't list him anyway -- didn't feel like he was important enough to mention in the PP cast list. Maybe I can cut him out of the PP photo... ;p

(I hope they're not getting rid of Amy Brenneman and Paul Adelstein -- they were my two favorites after Addison! :/ )

[harper47.livejournal.com]

If this is true - I will be far, far, far more likely to watch this show. I think it needs major retooling but CL was a joke and that slomo walk before the drooling doctors left me thinking no way under the sun will I watch something like this. I like Kate Walsh but honestly, they could recast everyone as far as I'm concerned.

I'm still not 100% behind this but if they get rid of CL, it's a start.

I like Sam I am. It's like Dr. Suess. Are these people morons?

[jules-411.livejournal.com]

Ooh, goody! I'm choosing to look at it as he won't be on the show. The only way I'd watch is if I don't have to take the chance of tuning in and getting a glimpse of his mooney face.

[holly96.livejournal.com]

Heh. I don't watch GA and won't be watching PP regardless, but even just from the still pics of CL shirtless with his surfboard, the casting just didn't make any sense to me. In what world is CL the hunk? I just don't see it at all. And that's even before talking about his acting or anything else about the character--and from what I've heard, it sounds dumb.